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Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races
Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.
The Next Generation Of Local, Low-Power FM Stations Expands In Urban Areas
The next wave of low power FM stations is coming on the air. Initially restricted to rural areas because of interference concerns, nearly 2,000 new stations have been approved — many in urban areas.
'Bloodline' Author On The Failures Of U.S. Counter-Insurgency Strategy
As troops close in on Mosul, Rachel Martin talks with former White House counter-insurgency adviser David Kilcullen. He describes how techniques failed to secure lasting peace in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Black Panther Party 50th Anniversary: Group's Photographer Reflects On Misconceptions
The Black Panther Party of Self-Defense's reputation has been mostly misunderstood. Rachel Martin speaks with co-founder Bobby Seale and Stephen Shames, who photographed the group from 1967 to 1973.
Trump Supporters Point To Gore-Bush As A Precedent For Refusal Of Election Results
Some supporters of Donald Trump look to the election of 2000, when Al Gore conceded to George W. Bush not once but twice — five weeks apart. NPR senior editor and correspondent Ron Elving explains.
Monthly Song Project Gives The Raveonettes Freedom Of 'A Blank Slate'
Members of the Danish rock band, Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo, say their unconvential launch strategy will result in an album that may be "totally schizophrenic, but in a really wonderful way."
Students Clash With Police In South Africa Protests
University students in South Africa have been protesting for weeks, demanding the government make university free. They say the goal is equal access for poor blacks, the country's majority.
Derek Brown Redefines The Notion Of A One-Man-Band On His New CD 'Beatbox Sax'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with musician Derek Brown about his new album Beatbox Sax. Brown squeezes sounds out of his instrument that sound more like stand up bass, than saxophone.
NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart Revved Up To Treat Fans To His Final Drive
by Michael Tomsic
The man some NASCAR racing fans call the last of the 'old school' drivers is retiring soon. Tony Stewart is known for his aggressive and controversial style.